2022 LEXUS ES300h steering

2685-2. Lexus Climate Concierge
5-2.Lexus Climate Concierge
Select
The indicator on the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge control screen illuminates, and the
automatic air conditioning system, seat
heaters and ventilators, and heated steer-
ing wheel operate in automatic mode.
If any of the system is operated manually,
the indicator turns off. However, all other
functions continue to operate in automatic
mode.
QWhen using the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge
Lexus Climate Concierge can be operated
on the sub function menu or option control
screen. ( P.273)
QAutomatic air conditioning system
( P.270)
The temperature can be adjusted indi-
vidually for the driver seat and passen-
ger seat.
QSeat heaters and ventilators (if
equipped) ( P.278)
Heating or ventilation is automatically
selected according to the set tempera-
ture of the air conditioning system, the
outside temperature, etc. Also, heating
and ventilation may turn off.
The seat heater and ventilator of the
front passenger seat operate in auto-
matic mode if a passenger is detected.
QHeated steering wheel (if
equipped) ( P.278)
Heated steering wheel operates auto-
matically according to the set tem-
perature of the air conditioning system,
the outside temperature, etc.
Lexus Climate Concierge
The seat heaters (if equipped), seat
ventilators (if equipped) and heated
steering wheel (if equipped) are
each automatically controlled
according to the set temperature of
the air conditioning system, the out-
side and cabin temperature, etc.
Lexus Climate Concierge allows a
comfortable condition to be main-
tained without adjusting each sys-
tem.
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch and select to
display the air conditioning control
screen. Then, select on the sub
menu ( P.273) to display the
Lexus Climate Concierge control
screen.
Turning on Lexus Climate Con-
cierge
Operation of each system

2735-3. Using the air conditioning system
5
Interior features
OThe meaning of each symbol on the label
are as follows:
QCustomization
Settings (e.g. A/C Auto switch operation)
can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.421)
QMain control screen
Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.
This system can also be operated by
the touch screen.
Sub menu
Selecting the sub menu item to switch the
main screen. : Display the air conditioning control
screen
: Display the heated steering
wheel/seat heater/seat ventilator control
screen (if equipped)
: Display the Lexus Climate Con-
cierge control screen
: Display the option control screen
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Caution
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubri-
cant type
Requires registered techni-
cian to service air conditioning
system
Flammable refrigerant
WARNING
QTo prevent the windshield from fog-
ging up
Do not use the windshield defogger
switch during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference
between the temperature of the outside
air and that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the windshield to fog
up, blocking your vision.
QWhen the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are operating
Do not touch the outside rear view mir-
ror surfaces, as they can become very
hot and burn you.
NOTICE
QTo prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system
on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
QWhen repairing/replacing parts of
the air conditioning system
Have repair/replacement performed by
your Lexus dealer. When a part of the air
conditioning system, such as the evapo-
rator, is to be replaced, it must be
replaced with a new one.
Air conditioning control screen
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2755-3. Using the air conditioning system
5
Interior features
Display the heated steering
wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators
control screen (if equipped)
( P.281)
Adjust the left-hand side tempera-
ture setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the right-hand side tem-
perature setting
Set cooling and dehumidification
function on/off
Adjust the temperature for driver
and front passenger’s seats sepa-
rately (“DUAL” mode) ( P.277)
Select the air flow mode
QWindshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from
building up on the windshield and wiper
blades.
The windshield wiper de-icer will automati-
cally turn off after approximately 15 min-
utes.
QEco air conditioning mode
When Eco drive mode is selected using the
Driving Mode Select switch, eco air condi-
tioning mode turns on.
When a drive mode other than Eco drive
mode is selected, eco air conditioning
mode may turn off.
1 Press the automatic mode switch
or select “AUTO” on the sub func-
tion menu. ( P.273)
2 Press the outside/recirculated air
mode switch to switch to automatic
air intake mode.
The air conditioning system automatically
switches between outside air and recircu-
lated air modes.
3Adjust the temperature setting.
4 To stop the operation, press the off
switch or select “Off” on the sub
function menu. ( P.273)
If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.
QUsing automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically
according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow immedi-
ately after the automatic mode switch is
pressed or “AUTO” is selected.
Cool air may blow around the upper body
even when the heater is on due to sunlight.
QWindshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humidity
sensor detects fog on the windshield and
controls the air conditioning system to pre-
vent fog.
QAutomatic mode for air intake control
In automatic mode, the system detects
exhaust gas and other pollutants and auto-
matically switches between outside air and
recirculated air modes.
When the dehumidification function is off,
WARNING
QTo prevent burns (vehicles with wind-
shield wiper de-icer)
Do not touch the glass at lower part of
the windshield or to the side of the front
pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer
is on.
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Using automatic mode

2785-3. Using the air conditioning system
*: If equipped
WARNING
QTo prevent the windshield defogger
from operating improperly
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
Heated steering wheel*/seat
heaters
*/seat ventilators*
 Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the steering wheel
Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
Seat ventilators
Maintain good air flow by sucking air
into the seats
Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch and select to
display the air conditioning control
screen. Then, select on the sub
menu ( P.273) to display the
heated steering wheel/seat heat-
ers/seat ventilators control screen.
WARNING
QTo prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the fol-
lowing categories comes in contact with
the steering wheel or seats when the
heater is on:
OBabies, small children, the elderly, the
sick and the physically challenged
OPersons with sensitive skin
OPersons who are fatigued
OPersons who have taken alcohol or
drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

2795-3. Using the air conditioning system
5
Interior features
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
AUTO (lit)  Hi (2 segments lit) 
Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
The AUTO indicator and/or level
indicator illuminates during opera-
tion.
QOperation condition
The power switch is in ON mode.
QWhen AUTO mode is selected
The heated steering wheel function may
turn off according to the air conditioning set
temperature, outside temperature, etc.
QStored settings
When the power switch is turned to ON
mode, the stored settings are recalled.
QSeat heaters
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
AUTO (lit)  Hi (3 segments lit) 
Mid (2 segments lit)  Lo (1 segment
lit)  Off
The AUTO indicator and/or level
indicator illuminates during opera-
tion.
QSeat ventilators
Each time the switch is pressed, the
operation condition changes as fol-
lows.
AUTO (lit)  Hi (3 segments lit) 
Mid (2 segments lit)  Lo (1 segment
lit)  Off
The AUTO indicator and/or level indi-
cator illuminates during operation.
NOTICE
QTo prevent damage to the seat heat-
ers and seat ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an
uneven surface on the seat and do not
stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.)
into the seat.
QTo prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the hybrid
system is off.
Heated steering wheel
A
B
Seat heaters and ventilators
A
B
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B

2805-3. Using the air conditioning system
QOperation condition
The power switch is in ON mode.
QAir conditioning system-linked control
mode
When the seat ventilator fan speed level is
Hi (when “AUTO” is selected), the seat
ventilator fan speed may become higher
according to the fan speed of the air condi-
tioning system.
QWhen AUTO mode is selected
The following functions may turn off
according to the air conditioning set tem-
perature, outside temperature, etc.
OSeat heaters
OSeat ventilators
QStored settings
When the power switch is turned to ON
mode, the stored settings of the following
functions are recalled.
OSeat heaters
OSeat ventilators
QMain display
Using the touchpad of the Remote
Touch, select the button on the screen.
This system can also be operated by
the touch screen.
Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed
level
The seat ventilator can be adjusted in 3
levels.
When the seat ventilator is operated, the
fan speed level is displayed on the screen.
Adjust the seat heater temperature
level
The seat heater can be adjusted in 3 levels.
When the seat heater is operated, the tem-
perature level is displayed on the screen.
Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature level
The heated steering wheel can be adjusted
in 2 levels.
When the heated steering wheel is oper-
ated, the temperature level is displayed on
the screen.
Automatic mode on/off indicators
When the automatic mode is on, the indi-
cator illuminates on the screen.
Sub function menu
WARNING
QTo prevent overheating and minor
burn injuries
Observe the following precautions when
using the seat heaters.
ODo not cover the seat with a blanket or
cushion when using the seat heater.
ODo not use seat heater more than nec-
essary.
Control screen
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2815-3. Using the air conditioning system
5
Interior features
When the sub function button on the
Remote Touch is pressed, the following
functions can be set to automatic mode.: Left-hand side seat heater/seat
ventilator
: Heated steering wheel
: Right-hand side seat heater/seat
ventilator
QSide display (12.3-inch display
model)
Display the air conditioning control
screen ( P.274)
Adjust the seat heater temperature
level
Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator (orange)
change as follows:
AUTO  Hi  Mid  Lo  Off
Adjust the seat ventilator fan speed
level
Each time the switch is selected, the fan
speed level and level indicator (blue)
change as follows:
AUTO  Hi  Mid  Lo  Off
Adjust the heated steering wheel
temperature level
Each time the switch is selected, the tem-
perature level and level indicator change
as follows: AUTO
 Hi  Lo  Off
QCustomization
Steering wheel heating preference in auto-
matic mode and the automatic mode set-
tings for the seat heaters and ventilators can
be changed. (Customizable features:
 P.421)
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3106-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
QPrecaution regarding the rear
bumper with Blind Spot Monitor
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped
or scratched, the system may malfunc-
tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus
dealer.
NOTICE
QTo prevent paint deterioration and
corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
OWash the vehicle immediately in the
following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar, pollen or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
OIf the paint is chipped or scratched,
have it repaired immediately.
OTo prevent the wheels from corroding,
remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the
wheels.
QCleaning the exterior lights
OWash carefully. Do not use organic
substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the
lights.
ODo not apply wax to the surfaces of the
lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
QWhen using an automatic car wash
(vehicles with rain-s ensing windshield
wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate and the wiper blades
may be damaged.
QWhen using a high pressure car wash
OWhen washing the vehicle, do not
spray the camera or its surrounding
area directly with a high pressure
washer. Shock applied from high pres-
sure water may cause the device to not
operate normally.
ODo not spray water directly on the
radar which is equipped behind the
emblem. Otherwise it may cause the
device to be damaged.
ODo not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or resin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following
parts. The parts may be damaged if
they come into contact with high-pres-
sure water.
• Traction related parts
•Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
OKeep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9
in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle
body. Otherwise resin section, such as
moldings and bumpers, may be
deformed and damaged. Also, do not
continuously hold the nozzle in the
same place.
ODo not spray the lower part of the
windshield continuously.
If water enters the air conditioning sys-
tem intake located near the lower part
of the windshield, the air conditioning
system may not operate correctly.
ODo not wash the underside of the vehi-
cle using a high pressure car washer.